Point-to point topology
Point to Point Topology in Networking Learn Network Topology Show In a point-to-point topology, two nodes (e.g computers) in a network connect to each other directly using a LAN cable or any other medium for data transmission. This is the simplest and low-cost option for creating a computer network. Because only two parties are using the underlying network, the entire bandwidth of the connecting link is reserved between two nodes. The major disadvantage is that there can be a maximum of two nodes in the network. One of the simplest examples is the remote control of the air conditioner in the home. Where a point-to-point connection works between. Point to Point Network connection using a protocol:There are other networks that also use point-to-point topologies, such as WAN or satellite links. In WAN although the endpoints (located at far places) do not connect with a direct cable, both set up a direct tunnel between. In a typical WAN, the two distance routers set up a tunnel using a point-to-point protocol(PPP). The connection works at the data link layer level as per the OSI model. Frames are directly transferred from source to destination. Advantages of Point to Point Topology:
Disadvantages of Point to Point Topology:
Point to point connection type or application:Other than cable there can be following some more types
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